A question about Dr. Kaan Pekiner

[frustratedlurker]

Hello everyone,

In 2022, I had a hair transplant and I am largely satisfied with my results but I am planning a second operation for more density.

After extensive research on forums, I decided on Kaan Pekiner for the second procedure. However, reaching the clinic seems really impossible. I managed to contact Doctor's assistant, Alex, on WhatsApp using the number shared on the forums. There's no issue here; usually, it takes about 2-3 weeks for a response, which is typical for all clinics.

However, the assistant says that he does not arrange consultations for Turkish patients, and that a Turkish assistant handles those. He then shares another number. I have been writing to this number once a month for about six months now. There has been no response, zero.

My question for the forum is, how did our Turkish friends manage to get an appointment with Dr. Kaan? Does the clinic intentionally not want Turkish patients? We are willing to pay the same amount, but I don't understand why. Its honestly quite frustrating. 

Best regards.

[Al - Moderator]

Honestly it might just be better to move on to another Dr. I don’t know why some clinics are so awful at responding to potential patients. It could be that they are way over booked but they should still reply to you to let you know that. 

[frustratedlurker]

56 minutes ago, Al - Moderator said:

Honestly it might just be better to move on to another Dr. I don’t know why some clinics are so awful at responding to potential patients. It could be that they are way over booked but they should still reply to you to let you know that. 

Thank you for your suggestion. I highly value Dr. Kaan's expertise, which is why I'm persistent in trying to secure an appointment. However, my main issue lies in the communication process. Initially, the response times are quite prompt—usually within a week or two. Yet, as soon as I provide my details and mention where I'm from, they inform me that they cannot handle my case directly and advise me to contact the Turkish assistant instead. Unfortunately, I haven't received any response from the Turkish assistant for over six months. Has anyone else faced a similar situation or does anyone have advice on how to better navigate this?

[Fue3361]

I'd get back to Alex, telling him the other dude isn't responding, after many attempts.  Then keep messaging both.

[Melvin- Admin]

20 hours ago, Al - Moderator said:

Honestly it might just be better to move on to another Dr. I don’t know why some clinics are so awful at responding to potential patients. It could be that they are way over booked but they should still reply to you to let you know that. 

^This, plenty of quality doctors.